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[ほん(本)·ど(土)]
hondo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 本土

noun
  1. mainland; the country proper
  2. native country; country where one was born
  3. pure land; Buddha realm
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Definition and Synonyms for 本土

Mainland the main land mass of a country or continent
Synonyms: 内地, 本土
Mainland as distinguished from an island or peninsula
Synonyms: 内地, 本土

Meanings for each kanji in 本土

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» soil; earth; ground; Turkey

Categories 本土 is a member of

Dry Land the solid part of the earth's surface
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Sample Sentences for 本土

All communication with the mainland was cut off by the typhoon.
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It is usually the islander who sees the mainland most clearly.
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The island is cut off far from the mainland.
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England proper does not include Wales.
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We took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
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